iTunes has partnered with universities and colleges throughout the country to make higher learning accessible to everyone. People can download lectures from schools throughout the country and view them on their computer or iPod. There are currently more than 40 schools participating in the program, with one school in Central New York. Broome Community College currently offers downloadable lectures in science, math, and english.
While Syracuse University is not one of the schools currently participating in the program, both professors and students think there are benefits to using the iPod and iTunes as an educational tool.
Bill Gibbons, Professor of Information Studies, says podcasting lectures could help professors draw on more resources for teaching. "I think the professors could use it to supplement their classroom material and take advantage of on-site lecturing through video" says Gibbons.
And SU student Mark Geyer thinks the online classes could help him satisfy his intellectual curiosity. "If they're offering free lectures online I can get a taste of what I am interested in" says Geyer.
The ability to pursue individual interests could spark the interest of adults at home, which might bring them back to the universities.
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